The Impostors (1998)

I found this DVD for $4.99 at K-Mart, so I took a chance with it. I began to watch it and lost interest, and so for about four weeks in a row, I would put the movie on and start doing something else and not really watch it. Once time I caught the credits rolling and I new then I had to see how they came to this conclusion. The first time I sat down and actually paid attention to it, it was hard to watch, until they got on the ship, then I was in love with this movie. Since then I have gained a great amount of appreciation for he beginning of the movie as well. I have always loved the farces of the 30s and early 40s and this movie a big fat wet kiss to those movies and the fun they looked like they had making them (the actors looked like they had a ball making this movie). I love this movie now, I look forward to seeing it and have to deprive myself of it at times. I love this movie because it is a very well crafted tribute to movies I have loved since I was a child. Laurel and Hardy, Astaire and Rogers, and a bunch of artists who love the art. This is a wonderful movie. There are times I wish I could tell Stanley Tucci just how much joy I get from this silly little movie and to thank him for making it.

File under general silliness. I laughed at this the way my spouse did with Jim Carey's Liar Liar. This is a risqué update of Laurel and Hardy or Abbot and Costello movies with a heaping helping of Film Noir. It is complete with Pink Panther-like pratfalling and Monty Python farce. Definitely for an adult audience, not a kiddie movie. Dissing this movie is like complaining that Rocky Horror Picture show lacked plot development. If you get this film genre, if you really get it… you're going to wet your pants laughing. Look for Campbell Scott's portrayal of the Nazi ship's steward Meistrich and a wonderful stretch with Oliver Platt in drag. Stanley Tucci and Tony Shaloub are a riot. Scenes with Scotsman Billy Connolly as the physically fit tennis pro are not to miss. He's way funnier than Fat Bastard and easier on the eyes. So settle in quietly with a glass of wine or a bottle of Guiness and let this delightful 1930's farce treat you an old fashioned belly laugh.

I laughed so hard my stomach hurt. This movie is delightful! It's zany and one must have a sophisticated sense of humor to enjoy the slapstick/laurel/hardy type of humor. It's wonderful. Recommend highly. Stanley Tucci did a magnificent job of directing. Surprise appearance by Woody Allen was much appreciated. Music reminds me of Woody Allen's movies. Quick moving, and it's literally a laugh a minute. This movie is appropriate for adults and not children. The plot is intriguing and has many surprise turns. Oliver Platt was delightful as a buffoon and Stanley Tucci's character was delightful. If you're in the mood to laugh or cry, this movie is the one to see.

I don't know what I would have done if I'd never stumbled across this film. I must have been in the sixth grade when I was appearing in funny play. On the morning of the opening performance, I'd come down with a case of laryngitisso I stayed home that day hoping to recover some of my voice. Having a two minute walk between me and the local video store encouraged me to rent some great comedies for inspiration for that night's performance. The spine of the The Impostors VHS case jumped out at me (it must have been it's funny lettering) and I read the back. Interesting I thought and rented it. I was thoroughly entertained throughout the whole film and it became an instant favorite. However, this comment is not about the story of my life and passion, it's about this fantabulous film, so I'll shut up and discuss how great this movie is.I'd like to state that this is the definition of slapstick comedy. Stanley Tucci and Oliver Platt team up in this brilliantly funny film. They have so much chemistry on screen together. They need to collaborate more!First off, Stanley Tucci's writing and direction are genius. What a comedian in front of the camera, behind the camera, and in front of a computer writing a script like this one. Each character you start to love no matter who they are. The character development is also superb. After watching this incredibly intelligent and comic film, I now have a new respect for Tucci. I loved him in Big Trouble, but The Impostors is simply his best ever.Oliver Platt and Lili Taylor are also the shining jewels of this film. For the past couple of years it seems as if Oliver Platt has sort of disappeared from the silver screen and as much as I hate to admit this, I sort of forgot above my fondness of him. When I decided to take a trip down memory lane and rent Impostors my love for this talented comedian resurfaced. He's an amazing man. Such a clown. Such a hilarious cuddly bear. I've never been too familiar with Lili Taylor. I'd always find myself mixing her name up with another one of my favorite actors, Jennifer Tily. Now I feel that I can tell the difference. I've found a new respect for her. She's the cute, normal, down to earth girl who may not win the heart of the popular sex good, but the heart of an intellectual guy who cares about her and also will save the day. She's so amazing and clever, and I seem to be unable to articulate my new love. Ahh..the power of love.This comment could go on forever. I'd love to explain each character and why I've become to attached and fond of them. Not only are the characters brilliant but the actors who play them are more so. The Oscars should invent a nomination for the Casting Director because this films casting director (sorry I can't remember their name) cast every role correctly. In conclusion, I feel that this film will always remain an unearthed gem. It's so clever, comic, quircky, and entertaining. It is the king of slapstick comedy. Each time I watch this film (I now own the VHS and DVD) and I watch it twice. It will never get old for me. It's become a classic in my life and has a special place on my DVD/VHS shelf. I swear to everyone reading this comment that when I become a famous director, I'll remake this. Unfortunately, I'm afraid I'll never be able to top Tucci and everyone who worked on this project's genius.